Rutgers University Diversifying Psychology Day

Rutgers University - New Brunswick Psychology Department 

has opened applications for their annual
Diversifying Psychology Day!

This is a day-long REMOTE workshop for potential Ph.D. applicants, with the aim to prepare students for the graduate admissions process in psychology. The day will consist of webinars and panels led by current PhD students, social activities, and the option to meet with faculty in small groups.

Applications are due September 19th, and the event will take place on October 24th from 11am-6pm EST.

Please visit the event website to learn more: https://sites.rutgers.edu/rdpd.

NextGen Psych Scholars Program. Application deadline is 5/23!

NextGen Psych Scholars Program is opening recruitment for 2024-2025 from now until May 23rd @ Midnight CST!

The goal of the NextGen Psych Scholars Program (NPSP) is to cultivate long-term support structures between diverse undergrad or post-baccalaureate mentees and current graduate students and post-docs to 1)embrace and celebrate the unique journeys that have led current graduate students to pursue a PhD and 2) to inspire and empower the next generation of scholars while enhancing feelings of belongingness in academia. In addition to outlining the process of applying to graduate school, a significant amount of time will be spent discussing how to both challenge and navigate the “hidden curriculum” (e.g. networking, advocating for yourself) of academia.

Over the course of a year, the program will consist of a series of virtual panels and workshops such as:

Individual journeys, highlighting both the challenges and successes that led graduate students to pursue a PhD

Considerations when choosing a program:

The admissions process and application tips (led by faculty)
Navigating the hidden curriculum
Fellowships and post-baccalaureate opportunities
Professional development including R programming basics

Mentees are paired with current graduate students and post-docs to discuss their graduate school plans and workshop application materials. Prospective students at all stages of the process, from contemplation to application, are invited.

How To Apply:
If you are interested in joining for 2025-2026, please fill out our application at https://z.umn.edu/NPSP24-25 by 5/23 at midnight. All are welcome to apply, but priority admittance to the program will go toward students from underrepresented groups. Please note that this program is focused specifically on psychology PhD programs; if you are interested in mentorship for other types of programs (e.g. MA or PsyD) this program will likely not meet your needs.

Notifications for acceptance into the program will go out by 07/01/2025.

For additional information, please see our website (nextgenpsychscholars.com) and follow us on Twitter (@NextGenPsych) for updates and announcements.

Paid DEI Undergraduate Student Liaison Position

University of Maryland Department of Psychology
DEI Undergraduate Student Liaison

Are you passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion? Are you looking for student leadership roles in
the Department of Psychology? Apply to be the Department DEI Undergraduate Student Liaison for Fall 2025-Spring 2026!

Responsibilities:

-Serve as a student representative on the diversity committee
-Attend DEI Related events to boost student participation
-Meet Regularly with Assistant Chair for Equity and Inclusion, Dr. Monica Cushnie
-Hours for this position will vary

Qualifications:

-Must be an undergraduate psychology major @ The University of Maryland

-Must be able to commit to being in the role for a full academic year

How To Apply:

Please submit your application using this google form: https://forms.gle/asKLSScNpgewyypM6

Summer Language Institute for Arabic, Persian, and Korean

Learn Arabic, Persian or Korean this summer at UMD's 

Summer Language Institute! Get an entire year's
worth of language learning through classes, cultural activities, field trips, and individualized tutoring and conversation practice while earning 12 UMD credits. Apply by the upcoming priority deadline of April 11th to be considered for merit and need-based scholarships. Reach out to umdsi@umd.edu with any questions, and click here to learn more: https://sllc.umd.edu/special-programs/arabic-persian/summer-langage-institutes

Apply on the Summer Language Institute website. Click here to learn more! https://sllc.umd.edu/special-programs/arabic-persian/summer-langage-institutes/apply

Increasing Diversity in NACS PhD Program Event

Increasing Diversity in Neuroscience and Cognitive Science: Learn more about the Neuroscience
and Cognitive Science (NACS) PhD Program at the University of Maryland and how to apply!

Hosted by the NACS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee
When: Monday, April 14, 10-11am
Where: Zoom
RSVP by Friday, April 12: bit.ly/nacsinfo2025

All undergraduate students and postbaccalaureate researchers are welcome to attend and may be eligible for a NACS application fee waiver. Please contact Claire Morse at cmorse@umd.edu with any questions.

Plan to attend the PSYC Multicultural Town Hall on Wed. 4/9

Multicultural Town Hall  

When and Where?
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
5:00 pm-6:30 pm
1140 Biology-Psychology Building

Want to share your thoughts and discuss how we can improve diversity and inclusion in the Undergraduate PSYC program? Join PSYC students and faculty for dinner and discussion about diversity and inclusion. Attendees will have the opportunity to share their ideas for building a culture of greater inclusion and learn about the results of the multicultural survey. RSVP to attend the Department of Psychology's Multicultural Town Hall on Wednesday, April 9th from 5pm to 6:30pm in BPS1140. We look forward to seeing you there!

RSVP link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc3kzH10b01xPomL0KemlkQaAX27IeHV3i7v2ETkQN30VupXA/viewform?usp=header

NACS Finding A Research Position Event

Everything undergraduate students need to know about seeking a research position for experience

Hosted by the NACS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee

When: Wednesday, Feb. 19 from 12pm-1:30pm
Where: 1208 Biology-Psychology Building

RSVP by Friday, Feb. 14: forms.gle/btPRXoMYLJFeR14s6
Pizza will be provided by NACS.

We encourage students from marginalized backgrounds to attend! Please contact Claire Morse at cmorse@umd.edu with any questions.

PSYC Rainbow Room coming (back) soon! Consider joining our focus group!

PSYC Rainbow Room coming (back) soon!

Consider joining our focus group!

Rainbow Room Focus Group Interest Check

https://forms.gle/tBfsvoo8fvxWKgLaA

Rainbow Room was a space first introduced in 2017 by the Department of Psychology that aimed to provide a place where LGBTQIA+ undergraduate student and allies could come together to "build community, de-stress, and have a good time."  Rainbow Room was a largely unstructured group that afforded students the opportunity to collaboratively decide on how they wanted to spend the time; some days were spent discussing identity, while others were spent simply enjoying snacks and light conversation together. We believe that regardless of the day’s topic, there is power in just showing up and occupying a physical space alongside others who share and appreciate your identities. 

We are excited to share that Rainbow Room will be making a return to the Department of Psychology during the Spring 2025 semester, and we'd like YOUR voice to be represented in the revival of this space. Our team (Jose Lima Rosas, Brittany Carpenter, and Nel Odike) is putting together a focus group to help inform how this space can best fit your needs and what you would like to see out of it. 

Next steps:

1) If you are interested in joining the focus group, please fill out the interest check: https://forms.gle/tBfsvoo8fvxWKgLaA

2) Jose, Brittany, or Nel will reach out over Terpmail to collect your availability

3) A 30 to 45-minute interest group will be scheduled over Zoom a few weeks from now

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to any of the folks listed below. Thank you!

Jose Lima Rosas (jlimaros@umd.edu)

Brittany Carpenter (bcarp1@umd.edu)

Nel Odike (codike@terpmail.umd.edu)

Research Assistants for Counseling PSYC Dissertation Study

Manuel Teran Hernández (he/him) is a PhD Candidate in 

Counseling Psychology at UMD. His
dissertation study is a qualitative exploration of intersectional discrimination and health (i.e., mental health, substance use, and sexual behaviors) among young U.S. Latino/x/e gay, bisexual, and queer men. For this study, he is using reflexive thematic analysis and has completed the recruitment and data collection process. He is now assembling a research team to begin coding and analyzing the data. This opportunity is ideal for students interested in Latino/x/e and/or LGBTQ+ mental health, intersectionality, and qualitative research methods. As a first-gen college student, Manuel values mentorship and is committed to supporting students. This opportunity also offers professional development, conference presentation experience, a strong letter of recommendation, and future publication acknowledgments!

Responsibilities:

-Qualitative Data Coding
-Coding Meetings
-Memo Writing
-Literature Searches

Qualifications:

-CITI Social and Behavioral Research Certificate
-Current Psychology or related Social Science major/minor

How To Apply:
-Interested applicants should email mteran@umd.edu.

Apply To The 2025 BSOS Summer Research Initiative (SRI)!

APPLY TO THE 2025 BSOS SUMMER RESEARCH INITIATIVE (SRI)!  

The SRI program is designed to encourage and enhance the diversity of scholars
working in social and behavioral science, practice, teaching, and policy fields. The
program provides rising juniors and seniors with an 8-week intensive experience to
develop research skills, learn about doctoral training, and increase graduate training
readiness.

The 2025 BSOS SRI runs from June 2, 2025 - July 25, 2025

More information https://bsos.umd.edu/diversity/summer-research-initiative

Participating BSOS Departments include African American and Africana
Studies, Anthropology, Criminology & Criminal Justice, Economics, Geographical
Sciences, Government & Politics, Hearing & Speech Sciences, Program in Neuroscience
and Cognitive Science, Psychology, and Sociology.

The SRI provides:
A $3,000 stipend (before taxes)
A $780 stipend to cover weekend meal expenses
Travel to/from College Park, Maryland
University housing and meals
Program activities

APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 10, 2025

https://btaa.org/resources-for/students/srop/how-to-apply
Questions? Contact the SRI Coordinator, Ms. Brittney Robinson at brobins7@umd.edu

Apply To Become A Feller Center BSOS Peer Mentor for Spring 2025!

 

The Feller Center is looking for undergrads to apply to become BSOS Peer Mentors for Spring 2025!

The Peer Mentor Program is a component of the services the Feller Center Advising Center in BSOS offered to students. Through their service to fellow students, Peer Mentors gain valuable skills in public speaking/presentation, professionalism, and leadership. Peer Mentors primarily facilitate BSOS Graduation Planning Workshops each semester and conduct various presentations in BSOS UNIV100 and BSOS362 classes. In preparation for these activities, all new Peer Mentors attend a mandatory class session once a week for their first semester as a Peer Mentor. All applicants are expected to serve for a minimum of two semesters. The program will be held in person once weekly.

Peer Mentors earn one graded academic credit after each successfully completed semester.

Eligibility Criteria:
• Must be a BSOS major
• Intent to return to the University in Spring 2025
• At least a 2.5 GPA
• Must be in good judicial/academic standing

Apply Online https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd8JO1HuMizODtZrauKFBhIpi9nBWhN4eX_mAcPQJmAKgaEFA/viewform

Application Deadline is December 20, 2024. 

Passionate about neuroscience research? Don't miss the MINDS Program Info Session on 11/7 or 11/20.

MINDS Program  

Are you excited about the brain?
Interested in getting involved in research?

Attend one of our information sessions to learn about how you could get involved in neuroscience research through the Mid-Atlantic Neuroscience Diversity Scholars (MiNDS) program! During these sessions we will discuss:

Research, professional development and outreach components of the program
The application process
Program eligibility criteria
A current scholar's experience in the program

The Mid-Atlantic Neuroscience Diversity Scholars (MiNDS) program, administered through Temple University in partnership with Drexel University, Lincoln University, Howard University, University of Maryland College Park, and University of Maryland School of Medicine, aims to bolster the number of underrepresented minority (URM) students within the neuroscience academic pipeline and build a foundation for URM students to succeed in graduate school and beyond.

Event Details:
November 7th or 20th

7:00 pm

Zoom

Email minds@temple.edu to register

Mailing List
Program Website

I/O Panel Tonight, Wed. 10/23!

Careers in Impacting and Improving The Workplace

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

5:00 pm-6:00 pm 

Virtual Zoom Event

Register on Handshake

Learn about how psychology is applied and practiced to impact and improve the workplace through careers focusing on human resources, people analytics, and organizational culture.

Panelists:

Matthew Hailemariam 2022 | PSYCHOLOGY  

People Analytics Analyst
Texas Instruments

Hayley Kantziper 2013 | PSYCHOLOGY
Director of Strategic Initiatives
Kennedy Krieger Institute

Anthony Sartori 2018 | PSYCHOLOGY
Executive Director & Founder 

Evolving Minds

Michael Gracey 1993, 1999 | PSYCHOLOGY, MBA

Senior Advanced Benefits Specialist

Strategy & Analytics

Career Exploration Events for PSYC Majors

Career Exploration Events for PSYC Majors  
Read more and register for the events below on the Feller Center’s Events page.

BSOS Career Chat, Overcoming Imposter Phenomenon: Zenab Abubakari '12 PSYC & '21 MPH
Tuesday, October 22 2024 | 4 - 5 pm EST | Virtual Event, Register via Handshake for the zoom link
Join us for an insightful and informal chat on Overcoming Imposter Phenomenon. During this session, Zenab will share her experiences navigating challenges as a first-generation student and offer strategies to overcome the imposter phenomenon. Whether you're curious about her career path, interested in grant compliance, or have questions you've been too afraid to ask, this is the perfect opportunity to engage in an open conversation. Currently, a Management Analyst with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA) through Federal Management Systems (FMS), Zenab is critical in reviewing grant applications from non-profit organizations, ensuring compliance with NOFO/Funding Opportunity Announcements and Federal and HHS regulations. These grants provide vital resources for behavioral health, treatment, and addiction prevention programs. Hosted by the Department of Psychology and the Feller Center.

Careers in Mental Health Panel
Tuesday, October 22, 2024 | 4 - 6 pm | Tydings Hall Room 1102 | Register on Handshake
Curious about a career in mental health? Join this information and Q&A session with a panel of licensed mental health providers to learn about career paths in: Clinical or Counseling Psychology, Couple & Family Therapy, and Social Work.

Careers in Impacting and Improving The Workplace Panel  

Wednesday, October 23, 2024 | 5 - 6 pm | Virtual- Register on Handshake
Learn about how psychology is applied and practiced to impact and improve the workplace through careers focusing on human resources, people analytics, and organizational culture. Hosted by the Department of Psychology and the Feller Center.
Panelists:
People Analytics Analyst- Texas Instruments
Director of Strategic Initiatives- Kennedy Krieger Institute
Executive Director & Founder- Evolving Minds
Senior Advanced Benefits Specialist, Company:Strategy and Analytics

The Counseling Couch, A Tailored Talk On Becoming A Psychotherapist Panel
October 29, 2024 | 6-7 pm | Virtual, Register to receive the Zoom link
Attend this event to hear from alumni working in the field of therapy. They will share their experiences and insights on educational/licensure requirements, as well as tips on gaining experiences that will allow you to test out the field. This virtual event will begin with a moderated question and answer and conclude with students posing their questions. Hosted by the Department of Psychology and the Feller Center.
Professionals Attending:
LCSW-C- Psychotherapist / Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Jessi Collins Therapy, LLC
MS, LCMHCA, NCC- Psychotherapist, Lotus Counseling & Wellness, PLLC
LICSW, LCSW (licensed in Virginia & DC) Psychotherapist, District Therapy Associates
TBA

*BSOS Etiquette & Networking Dinner  

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 | Time: 5-7:30 pm | On-Campus | Registration is required
Attend this event to learn how to navigate a professional meal with key tips regarding not only dinner place settings and utensil use, but also the art of dinner conversation. It's a perfect opportunity for you to polish your skills and gain key tips regarding not only dinner place settings and utensil use, but also the art of dinner conversation! Business casual attire is suggested. All attendees will also receive a Feller Center pad folio. *Open to BA and BS current UMD BSOS majors. Registration will close when we reach capacity or November 6, 2024. Hosted by the Feller Center.

CAREER SHUTTLE: International Rescue Committee
November 15 | 9:15 am-1:30 pm | Off campus | Prior registration is required.
Are you passionate about making a difference and responding to global humanitarian crises? The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a leading organization dedicated to helping people survive, recover, and rebuild their lives in the face of conflict and disaster. Join us on this visit to learn about internship and job openings. Take the next step in your career by joining an organization committed to delivering innovative and impactful solutions to some of the world’s most challenging problems. Open to all UMD undergraduate majors. Space is limited. Hosted by the Feller Center.

Society for I/O Psychology Diversifying I/O Psychology Program

SIOP’s Diversifying I-O Psychology (DIP) Program will host their annual virtual conference
designed to heighten awareness about I-O psychology among undergraduate students later this month. 

The DIP mission is to increase diversity within the field of I-O psychology, and ultimately SIOP, by increasing the diversity of students who are applying to and accepted into funded I-O doctoral programs.

The DIP conference will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. ET Oct. 22 and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. ET Oct. 23:

Day One will focus on the I-O PhD experience. Attendees will hear from distinguished speakers about what a career in I-O psychology is like, how to pursue a career in I-O psychology, and what a PhD program involves.

Day Two will focus on the application process, including how to find programs that are a good fit, the application itself, interviewing, and preparing to start the program.

Each of the sessions will include time for students to ask questions.

Register by visiting the DIP website

Introducing The Human Development Major Honors Program

Human Development Honors Program  

Apply HERE

Program Flyer

Eligibility Requirements:
-Be a current HD major
-Maintain an overall 3.5 GPA
-Have taken 9 HD major credits, including EDHD 306

About The Human Development Major Honors Program: 

-12 credits of advanced coursework
-Graduate with distinction in honors
-Work one-on-one with a faculty advisor
-Take graduate-level courses
-Be immersed in diversity and global science

Contact the Honors Program Director, Dr. Melanie Killen, at
coehdhonors@umd.edu for any inquiries!

Visit https://education.umd.edu/human-development-honors-program for more information.

BSOS Dean's Student Advisory Council First Generation Student Event

 

Volunteer To Make A Difference In A Child's Life as a Play Ranger with The Playtime Project. Eligible for PSYC 389 Internship Credit for Spring 2025.

Play Rangers engage with children experiencing  
housing insecurity during weekly play programs, where

children participate in socioemotional skill-building 

activities and free play. 

Virtual Orientation and Play Ranger Training: 

Saturday, October 12th & Thursday, October 24th:  

https://bit.ly/volunteer-training-signup

Eligible for PSYC 389 Internship Credit for the Spring 2025 Semester https://psyc.umd.edu/undergraduate/earning-internship-credit

The mission of Playtime Project (Playtime) is to cultivate resilience in children experiencing family housing insecurity by providing and expanding access to transformative play experiences.

Goals and Mission:
-Creating ongoing play opportunities that nurture healthy child development
-Challenging systemic injustice by advocating for policies and practices that -reduce the risk of chronic homelessness
-Connecting families with critical support services and supplies in the community to meet their concrete needs

Requirements:

-1-2 Evenings Per Week
-Flexible Schedule
-Prefer 6 Month Commitment but will consider 3 months for summer students

Play Rangers may choose to be assigned to a program site in Washington DC (NE, NW) or Prince George's County (Greenbelt, Beltsville, Capitol Heights)

More information on becoming a Play Ranger can be found https://playtimeproject.org/volunteer/

Attention 1st & 2nd Year PSYC Terps: Give Your Future A Major Boost With The PREP Program! Info Sessions on 9/12 & 9/13.

Psychology Research Empowerment Program

RSVP to attend an upcoming information session

Thursday, September 12 @ 2:00 pm BPS 

Friday, September 13 @ 3:00 pm

The Psychology Research Empowerment Program seeks strengthen the pipeline from first year to Ph.D. for students who are first in their families to attend college, from low-income backgrounds or members of groups that are underrepresented in psychology graduate programs for doctoral study in psychology.

Students admitted into PREP will participate in a comprehensive four-year program which will begin with research participation in the first year, and culminate with assistance with graduate school applications during senior year. Additionally, students will receive intensive academic advising, faculty mentoring, career development support throughout their time as undergraduate psychology majors.
Benefits of PREP Early involvement in research
Increased knowledge and participation in the psychology department
Networking with peers, faculty, and advisors
Professional development
Increased knowledge regarding graduate programs and applications

PREP Training Goals:
RESEARCH TRAINING:
• Increase student knowledge about the research process
• Increase student interest in research involvement
• Increase student research self- efficacy
• Increase student participation in research assistantship positions within the Department of Psychology

PREPARATION FOR DOCTORAL STUDY:
• Increase knowledge about doctoral programs in psychology
• Increase knowledge about application and selection process for doctoral students
• Increase awareness about specific steps that will make for strong applicants to doctoral programs

INCLUSION AND INVOLVEMENT:
• Foster close relationships with at least 3 faculty and staff members in psychology
• Foster close relationships with other psychology students
• Increase participation in psychology opportunities and events

WANT TO LEARN MORE? Visit https://go.umd.edu/PREP or contact Dr. Naz Salahuddin nsalah@umd.edu

Spring 2025 & Summer 2025 Internships with The Montgomery County Family Justice Center. Eligible for academic credit through PSYC 389.

Client Services Intern Position

(Available Spring and Summer Semesters)
Assist with intake and reception responsibilities and work closely with the Sheriff's Office Client Assistants and Management on administrative projects. Must be at least 18 years old and currently enrolled in undergraduate or graduate school.

Apply HERE

https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/fjc/volunteerinternship.html

Legal Services Intern Position
(Available Spring and Summer Semesters)
Assist with the review of legal services referrals and updating databases, observing court proceedings and taking notes, outreach to potential clients to offer legal services, and assist with reception and intake responsibilities. Must be at least 18 years old and currently enrolled in undergraduate or graduate school.

Apply HERE

https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/fjc/volunteerinternship.html

Domestic Violence Prevention Programs Intern Position
(Available Spring and Summer Semesters)
Assist with coordinating meetings for all prevention programs, with the Choose Respect Montgomery initiative, facilitating workshops on teen dating violence for middle and high schoolers, reception responsibilities and handling FJC Foundation donation collections. Must be at least 18 years old and currently enrolled in undergraduate or graduate school.

Apply HERE

https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/fjc/volunteerinternship.html

Eligible for academic credit through PSYC 389 Experiential Learning: https://psyc.umd.edu/undergraduate/earning-internship-credit Enrollment Steps for PSYC 389

Application Submission Deadline:
For Spring 2025 Internships - October 20th
For Summer 2025 Internships - March 9th